Title
AN ORDINANCE ENACTING NEW CHAPTER 1421, “EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL CODE,” OF THE BUILDING CODE AND AMENDING SECTION 1, “PLAN SUBMISSION AND GENERAL NOTES,” OF CHAPTER 1419, “ENGINEERING STANDARDS FOR INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION” OF THE BUILDING CODE.
Executive Summary: The City of Hudson’s Storm Water Management Plan (SWMP) was developed to address the Environmental Protection Agencies (EPA) National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) requirements for storm water quality regulations. In order to comply with the EPA’s requirements, the City must amend its Codified Ordinances to adopt regulations for erosion and sediment control which address stormwater management practices during construction and post-construction.
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Legislative History
Purpose & Explanation
The City’s stormwater regulations are located in multiple sections of the Codified Ordinances and the City Solicitor has recommended that the stormwater regulations be reorganized and located in one sediment and erosion control code. Staff has drafted a new ordinance which addresses the EPA’s requirements.
Timing Considerations
None.
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
X Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends that Council adopt this ordinance.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Bradley S. Kosco, PE, PS, City Engineer